Information Technology and Services Professional
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- web at EDS
- Past
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- Web Developer at Sun Microsystems (formerly of StorageTek)
- Web Developer at EDS contractor at StorageTek
- Web Developer at StorageTek
- Desktop Publisher at NC Systems, Inc
- Prepress Specialist at InfoGrafix
- Trainer at InfoGrafix
- Digital Color Prepress Operator at D&K Printing / The Dot Ranch
- Electron Microscopy Lab Tech at University of Colorado - Chem Eng
- Education
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- San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA.
- InfoGrafix
- InfoGrafix
- InfoGrafix
- InfoGrafix
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Douglas Wray’s Summary
Two decades of hands-on experience with Information Technology. From paper to photons and back. Deep knowledge of basic processes and human factors. Skilled on several software suites, solid production skills with graphics and video. Expert and patient instructor with groups as well as individuals. Passionate about best practices and able to visualize complex systems and work through to completion.
Seeking guru position solving complex problems and providing expert guidance to design teams and management.
Douglas Wray’s Specialties:
Expert in CSS web design using raw code. Skilled at cross-platform debugging of graphic interfaces.
Douglas Wray’s Experience
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Web Developer
Sun Microsystems (formerly of StorageTek)
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1998 — 2005 (7 years)
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Web Developer
EDS contractor at StorageTek
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EDS; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1999 — October 2005 (6 years 5 months)
Develop and deploy content using content-management software packages (TeamSite, Microsoft Content Management Server). Edit code to conform to standards using Microsoft Visual Studio as well as other text editors including BBEdit. Create and modify web graphics using Photoshop and ImageReady. Work directly with artist to develop design guidelines and information architect to produce structured, maintainable websites. Provided HTML training for staff. Develop, test and deploy online forms employing ASP and JavaScript. Design and create entire websites from concept to web deployment. Serve on multi-discipline teams as technical resource for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and best-practices expert for web design.
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Web Developer
StorageTek
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — 2005 (6 years)
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Desktop Publisher
NC Systems, Inc
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Medical Devices industry)
October 1996 — March 1999 (2 years 6 months)
Responsible for creation and editing of all corporate print media, including NRC licensing forms/documentation and radioisotope training course books. Created advertisements for publication and general mailing. Constructed and maintained client, prospect and student databases using FileMaker Pro. Built in-house 10-baseT network and configured software for access control and backup. Maintained software inventory and installed new software as required, including operating system upgrades. Diagnosed hardware and software issues and developed protocols and user documentation. Tested new computer systems and made recommendations to purchasing staff. Backed up reception staff by handling overflow of incoming telephone calls. Designed and created corporate website, converted print media to website content and handled all incoming and outgoing e-mail and file transfers. Worked with clients to create logos for business use and exterior signage.
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Prepress Specialist
InfoGrafix
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1995 — July 1997 (2 years 7 months)
Contractor—Printing Systems Company, IBM. Created and modified vector/bitmap graphics for installation and user documentation. Prototyped and verified assembly procedures. Created and revised documents in FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, and PageMaker. Performed ‘preflight’ on documents targeted for digital press using Adobe Acrobat. Created PDF files from mixed sources and generated linked table of contents. Provided expertise to corporate staff using Photoshop, Illustrator, and PageMaker. Created and edited graphics for use in corporate website. Photographed hardware components and procedures using traditional film, digital and video cameras. Scanned and edited a wide range of source materials including photos, blueprints, print defect samples and printed circuit layouts.
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Trainer
InfoGrafix
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1995 — July 1997 (2 years 7 months)
Designed and conducted evening classes for 1—8 students in a hands-on environment using both Apple Macintosh and IBM-PC computers. Classes included basic software proficiency, technique mastery and Adobe Classroom in a Book courses. Software packages included: Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Mac OS use.
Strong emphasis on professional demeanor and diplomacy with management-level trainees. Constructed corporate website to advertise training offerings. -
Digital Color Prepress Operator
D&K Printing / The Dot Ranch
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Printing industry)
July 1992 — November 1994 (2 years 5 months)
4-color offset production and preflight using Apple Macintosh desktop publishing systems. Scanned reflective and transparency materials using flatbed and Hell-Linotronic drum scanners. Used Photoshop to color correct, retouch and composite images. Assembled large projects from a wide range of client-supplied materials. Answered questions, suggested techniques and provided technical support for clients. Reconfigured hardware and software as needed and managed OS updates while maintaining workflow productivity. Acted as crisis manager during night shift and diagnosed network issues. Conducted tape backups and retrieved archived files as needed. Installed and operated bulletin-board system to receive client files.
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Electron Microscopy Lab Tech
University of Colorado - Chem Eng
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1978 — 1981 (3 years)
Douglas Wray’s Education
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San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA.
AA , Electron Microscopy , September 1977 — May 1997
- Activities and Societies:
- San Joaquin Delta Electron Microscopy Society
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InfoGrafix
PageMaker Advanced User Training April 1995 — April 1995
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InfoGrafix
Illustrator Advanced User Training March 1995 — March 1995
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InfoGrafix
Photoshop Advanced User Training February 1995 — February 1995
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InfoGrafix
FrameMaker - Advanced User Training January 1995 — January 1995
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Douglas Wray’s Interests:
CSS-based web design, Apple Macintosh, video, audio, blogging, photography
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